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Habe einen alten 5-DM-Schein gefunden – lohnt es sich, ihn aufzubewahren?

28.12.2025

ddhood on 28.12.2025 12:05 a.m.

Yes, it is a beautiful relic from a not too distant past
AdApart3821 on 28.12.2025 12:05 a.m.

certainly if you are a bit nostalgic
stef0nz on 28.12.2025 12:05 a.m.

As far as nostalgia is concerned, yes, but financially speaking, no.
NeoNautilus on 28.12.2025 12:06 a.m.

It’s not worth much if that’s what you mean. But it’s a nice banknote and I remember having a crush on Bettina von Arnim as a kid. They were rather rare, 5DM coins were way more common.
lemontolha on 28.12.2025 12:06 a.m.

Well, it is basically useless. They are not legal tender anymore and it’s worth only about 2,50. And there are too many still around to have collectors value. Still, throwing it away would be a waste. I recommend to use it as a bookmark in a book like „The German Genius“ or „Germany: Memories of a Nation“ or some German literature.

Edit: I confused it with GDR-Marks that can’t be exchanged anymore.
LurkyLooke on 28.12.2025 12:11 a.m.

I was born in the early 90’s, but i feel much older when i see this 🥲
Adept_Rip_5983 on 28.12.2025 12:13 a.m.

Keep it! It’s exchange value is ~ 2,50€ and there is no collectors market (yet).